HEMINGFORD, Neb. — Box Butte County 4-H members showcased their talents across a wide variety of static exhibits, fashion, foods, horses and small animal competitions during Thursday's events at the Box Butte County Fair.The day featured judging in numerous 4-H project areas, recognizing exhibitors for their creativity, craftsmanship, knowledge and dedication throughout the year.Among Thursday's top award winners were:
- Ryggin Meyer – Champion Heritage
- Katrina Karell – Champion Human Development, Champion Quilt Quest, Shopping in Style Notebook Champion, Champion Shopping in Style Model
- Ryker Tolstedt – Best of Show Photographer (Photography Unit II)
- Corley Connor – Reserve Best of Show Photographer
- Riley Bixby – Photography Unit I Champion
- Raegan Schumacher – Champion STEAM Clothing 1
- Eli Bryner – Champion STEAM Clothing 2 and Champion Junior Construction
- Emily Johnston – Champion STEAM Clothing 3 and Champion Senior Construction
- Gwen Wimmer – Champion Junior Fashion Model
- Ainslee Woltman – Champion Senior Model and Champion Overall Fashion Model
- Makenna Quick – Champion General Foods Exhibit
- Kinslee Hansen – Champion Cooking 201 Exhibit
- Breyer McCabe – Champion Cooking 301 Exhibit
- Dani Bixby – Champion Cooking 401 Exhibit and Champion Conservation & Wildlife
- Corley Connor – Champion Food Preservation Exhibit
- Taylor Swanson – Champion Senior Cake Decorating Exhibit
- Mara Foster – Champion Junior Poultry Showman and Champion Junior Rabbit Showman
- Emily Johnston – Champion Senior Poultry Showmanship
Thursday's competitions highlighted the wide variety of educational opportunities available through the 4-H program, with exhibitors displaying projects ranging from photography and sewing to food preparation, home environment, conservation, citizenship, fashion and animal science.To view the complete list of Thursday's Box Butte County Fair results and award winners, click the link below.
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The Box Butte County Fair continues through the weekend with additional livestock shows, competitions and community events scheduled at the fairgrounds.